And by big things, I mean that this could be the first openly gay couple in an animated movie ever. If it is, it really is about time. Because while for many American children, having two moms or two dads is becoming more and more common, it has taken a long time for television and movie representations of this reality to catch up.

Clearly, representation of gay and lesbian characters in movies has been a long-standing problem. But if this couple is the first openly gay couple in an animated Disney movie — one that is highly anticipated by adults and children alike and therefore bound to be seen by a huge audience — this could be an incredibly important step forward for representation.

And it should go without saying that representation is really, really important, especially when it comes to the media that children consume. Not only do these characters have an impact on our lives, they can shape our understanding of the world around us. In a recent article for The Guardian, writer and former head of communications for Women in Film and Television, Rebecca Brand, said that she believes strongly in the phrase, “if she can’t see it, she can’t be it.” And the same can be said for how LGBTQIA characters are portrayed in the media young kids consume. If children don’t see positive examples of gay characters or characters with same-sex parents, it could negatively affect how they feel about themselves and the realities in their own world.

Check out the moment at 1:05 in the trailer below.

Disney•Pixar on YouTube

So I’m crossing my fingers that this Finding Dory trailer means good things are in store for LGBTQIA representation in movies and television made for children.